Graduate Programs
An advanced degree from the College of Education at Illinois opens doors of opportunity in nearly every field you can imagine.
Our graduates circle the globe, from corporate board rooms to university presidents to government leaders. Join us and you'll find yourself part of a community where learning and teaching blend seamlessly with research and practice - a community redefining the art and science of education for a new century. To decide where you want to travel with the College, you just need to choose what type of degree fits your needs and choose your field of study. You can get the quick overview of the options here, or you can go directly to the College Graduate Handook for information.
Are You an International Student Interested in Study at Illinois?
The College has a rich population of students from around the world in our programs. We welcome this diversity of voice, view and idea into our community and encourage you to apply here at Illinois. Due to the many and ongoing changes in emigration to the United States, we suggest that you begin the process with this University of Illinois guide for prospective international students.
Types of Degrees We Offer and Their Academic Requirements
All four of our academic departments offer master's and doctoral study options. All of the different fields of study and specializations can be found below, but you can review the core requirements for each type of degree here.
| Degree Type | General College Requirements |
|---|---|
| Master of Education (Ed.M.) | Ed.M. degree requirements |
| Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Sciences (M.S.) | M.A., M.S. degree requirements |
| Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) | CAS degree requirements |
| Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | Ed.D. degree requirements |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | Ph.D. degree requirements |
What You Can Study
Here at Illinois, the College of Education offers graduate programs leading to the master of education, the master of arts, the master of science, the certificate of advanced study, the doctor of education, and the doctor of philosophy degrees. See below for a list of specializations where you can pursue your career goals. All graduate study applications will begin with the home academic department.
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Teacher Education (CATE)
- Aesthetic Education
- Curriculum
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Social Studies Education
- Secondary Education
- Teacher Education
Language and Literacy
- Bilingual Education and Linguistic Diversity
- Language and Literacy Education
Mathematics, Science and Technology
Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Community College Teaching and Learning
Diversity and Equity Issues in Education
Educational Administration and Leadership
Educational Leadership and Policy
Health Profession Education
Higher Education
History of Education
Human Resource Development (HRD)
- Training and Development
- Instructional Technologies
- Organization Development
Global Studies in Education (GSE)
New Learning and New Literacies
Philosophy of Education
Social and Cultural Studies of Education (SCS)
Educational Psychology
Cognitive Science of Teaching and Learning (CSTL)
Counseling Psychology
Child Development
QUERIES: Studies in interpretive, statistical, measurement and evaluative methodologies for education
- Educational Measurement
- Statistics
- Research Design
- Evaluation
Special Education
Learning and Behavior Specialists I & II
Infancy & Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) General
